The '''Solar Cookers World Network''' is an alliance of over [[NGO Members|300 NGOs]], businesses, educational institutions, manufacturers, and governments agencies in over 50 countries. Its purpose is to improve health, economics, societies and environments through collective actions to spread solar cooking, [[water pasteurization]] and [[food processing]], especially to regions of greatest need. The US NGO [[Solar Cookers International]] sponsors the Network and acts as its secretariat. If you or your organization are an active solar cooking promotor or manufacturer of solar cookers, '''join the Network '''by filling out this [http://solarcooking.org/join/joinSCWNet.htm online form].

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==Solar Cookers World Leaders by World Region and Country==

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*[[SCWNet_Members_-_Africa|Africa]]

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The '''Solar Cookers International Network''' (SCInet) is an alliance of over [[Members|500NGOs,businesses, educational institutions, manufacturers, and governments agencies]] in over [[Countries|120 countries]]. Its purpose is to improve health, economics, societies and environments through collective actions to spread solar cooking, [[water pasteurization]] and [[food processing]], especially to regions of greatest need. The US NGO [[Solar Cookers International]] sponsors the Network and acts as its secretariat. If you or your organization are an active solar cooking promotor or manufacturer of solar cookers, '''join the Network '''by filling out this [http://solarcookers.org/network/about-scinet/scinet/ online form].

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*[[SCWNet_Members_-_Europe-America|Europe-America-Canada]]

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==Solar Cookers International Network members by region and country==

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*[[SCInet_Members_-_Africa|Africa]]

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*[[SCInet_Members_-_Asia_Pacific|Asia Pacific]]

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*[[SCInet_Members_-_Ibero_Latin_America|Ibero Latin America]]

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*[[SCInet_Members_-_Europe-America|Europe-America-Canada]]

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==Members by type==

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*[[NGO Members|Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)]]

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*[[Manufacturer and vendor members|Manufacturers and vendors]]

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*[[Educational institution members|Educational institutions]]

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*[[Individual members|Individuals]]

==Network Activities==

==Network Activities==

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Activities include collective advocacy, technology and networking.

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Activities include collective advocacy, technology and networking. Organizations focusing on solar cookers, [[pasteurizer]]s and [[solar food processing|food processers]] have access to policy makers through [[Solar Cookers International]]'s consultative status with United Nations agencies. Volunteer United Nations representatives educate policy makers and contribute to policies formation. These open doors for SCInet members to advocate and work with agencies in their country offices. These agencies include:

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Solar cookers, [[pasteurizer]]s and [[solar food processing|food processers]] have access to policy makers through [[Solar Cookers International]]'s consultative status with United Nations agencies. Volunteer U.N. representatives educate policy makers and contribute to policies formations. These open doors for SCWNet members to advocate and work with agencies in their country offices. These agencies include:

* Country goals for [[Millennium Development Goals]] are reducing poverty, improving health and education.

Many Network members agree to be listed for advocacy on behalf of solar cooking, and provide demonstrations, training and resources at conferences, public venues and for new groups.

Many Network members agree to be listed for advocacy on behalf of solar cooking, and provide demonstrations, training and resources at conferences, public venues and for new groups.

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See main article: [[Advocacy resolutions to date]]

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{{See|Advocacy resolutions to date}}

===Technology===

===Technology===

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===Networking===

===Networking===

*Members share information through their web pages in this wiki website.

*Members share information through their web pages in this wiki website.

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*Occasional conferences allow discussions on ways to increase marketing and visibility of our simple solutions. The [[International_Solar_Cooking_Conference|mostrecentinternationalconference]] was in [[Spain]] in 2006, and since then there have been two regional conferences in Asia - in Kathmandu, [[Nepal]] in 2007, and in Indore, [[India]] in 2009.

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*Occasional conferences allow discussions on ways to increase marketing and visibility of our simple solutions. The [[SolarCookersand Food Processing InternationalConference]] was in [[Spain]] in 2006, and since then there have been two regional conferences in Asia - in Kathmandu, [[Nepal]] in 2007, and at the [[International Solar Food Processing Conference 2009]] in Indore, [[India]].

*[http://solarcooking.org/discuss Online discussion groups] allow association members to freely share ideas and experiences. Each section works independently, among its interested participants.

*[http://solarcooking.org/discuss Online discussion groups] allow association members to freely share ideas and experiences. Each section works independently, among its interested participants.

If you are a solar cooking promotor, designer, or manufacturer, and you would like to be '''included in the Network''', fill out this [http://solarcookers.org/network/about-scinet/scinet/ online form]. If you have questions contact SCI at: [mailto:info@solarcookers.org info@solarcookers.org].

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==Support SCWNet==

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==Support SCInet==

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DONATIONS support the Network activities, maintain a highest-quality website,and increase all our opportunities for success. Donate by credit card or PayPal. All donations are tax-deductible in the USA through the Network’s sponsor, [[Solar Cookers International]], a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization. THANK YOU.

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==Recent news and developments==

==Recent news and developments==

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*'''June 2013: Solar Cookers International to dedicate more resources to renamed Solar Cookers International Network''' - Since its founding in 2006, the [[Solar Cookers International Network]] has continued to expand. [[:Category:Solar Cooker International Network members|Network members]] now include over 500 NGOs, individuals, and manufacturers working in the field to advance the cause of solar cooking. At the same time, the Network’s wiki resources has grown to become an unparalleled resource for solar cooking knowledge worldwide. With contributions of articles and photos from Network members and monetary and administrative support from [[Solar Cookers International]] (SCI), this wiki now contains nearly 2000 articles, covering all aspects of solar cooking design and promotion. Today SCI renews its commitment to the Solar Cookers International Network and its corresponding Wiki. SCI will direct more resources toward both. In the near future, SCI will ask all Network members to give us their feedback to help us prioritize our efforts to assist in areas of greatest need. Read the “Letter from the Executive Director” in the [[Solar Cooker Review|June 2013 issue of Solar Cooker Review]] for more information about SCI’s Strategic Plan for 2013-2018. To communicate SCI’s renewed and expanded commitment to the Network, starting today, June 2, 2013 the name of the Network and Wiki will change, but not their substance. The Solar Cookers International Network will become the Solar Cookers International Network (SCInet); the Solar Cookers International Network Wiki will become the Solar Cookers International Network Wiki.SCI welcomes your input. Please contact SCI at [mailto:info@solarcookers.org info@solarcookers.org] if you have questions or comments.

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*'''September 2009:''' The [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/b/bd/SCWNet-ENEWS_9_09.pdf September 2009 issue] of Solar Cookers World Network's newsletter is now online.

*'''September 2009:''' The [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/b/bd/SCWNet-ENEWS_9_09.pdf September 2009 issue] of Solar Cookers World Network's newsletter is now online.

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==History==

==History==

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The Network was formed as the Solar Cookers International Associationat the [http://solarconference.net 2006 International Conference on Solar Cookers and Food Processing] in Granada, [[Spain]], and renamed to the Solar Cookers World Networkin2009.

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{{Main|Solar Cookers International Network-Webhistory}}

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The Network was formed as the Solar Cookers International Association at the [http://solarconference.net 2006 International Conference on Solar Cookers and Food Processing] in Granada, [[Spain]], renamed to the Solar Cookers World Network in 2009, and finally renamed to the Solar Cookers International Network in 2013.

Activities include collective advocacy, technology and networking. Organizations focusing on solar cookers, pasteurizers and food processers have access to policy makers through Solar Cookers International's consultative status with United Nations agencies. Volunteer United Nations representatives educate policy makers and contribute to policies formation. These open doors for SCInet members to advocate and work with agencies in their country offices. These agencies include:

World Health Organization (WHO), for smoke and water-borne diseases reduction.

If you are a solar cooking promotor, designer, or manufacturer, and you would like to be included in the Network, fill out this online form. If you have questions contact SCI at: info@solarcookers.org.

Donate online:Donate to Solar Cookers International. All donations may be tax-deductible in the United States through Solar Cookers International, a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization (Tax ID 68-0153141).

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June 2013: Solar Cookers International to dedicate more resources to renamed Solar Cookers International Network - Since its founding in 2006, the Solar Cookers International Network has continued to expand. Network members now include over 500 NGOs, individuals, and manufacturers working in the field to advance the cause of solar cooking. At the same time, the Network’s wiki resources has grown to become an unparalleled resource for solar cooking knowledge worldwide. With contributions of articles and photos from Network members and monetary and administrative support from Solar Cookers International (SCI), this wiki now contains nearly 2000 articles, covering all aspects of solar cooking design and promotion. Today SCI renews its commitment to the Solar Cookers International Network and its corresponding Wiki. SCI will direct more resources toward both. In the near future, SCI will ask all Network members to give us their feedback to help us prioritize our efforts to assist in areas of greatest need. Read the “Letter from the Executive Director” in the June 2013 issue of Solar Cooker Review for more information about SCI’s Strategic Plan for 2013-2018. To communicate SCI’s renewed and expanded commitment to the Network, starting today, June 2, 2013 the name of the Network and Wiki will change, but not their substance. The Solar Cookers International Network will become the Solar Cookers International Network (SCInet); the Solar Cookers International Network Wiki will become the Solar Cookers International Network Wiki.SCI welcomes your input. Please contact SCI at info@solarcookers.org if you have questions or comments.